Committee on Sustainability and Parks

Thursday, July 28, 2016 · 3:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Sustainability and Parks met briefly to discuss park-related resolutions. They approved a $62,500 donation from Stock Yards Bank & Trust for a new pavilion at Seneca Park Golf Course, but did not move forward with a resolution for a new soccer stadium at Champions Park.

Key Decisions

  • Seneca Park Golf Course Pavilion Donation Passed
  • Champions Park Soccer Stadium Dedication Failed (Died in Committee)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Fowler called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $62,500 FROM STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PAVILION AT THE SENECA PARK GOLF COURSE .
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Stuckel, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Marty Storch, Metro Parks, spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL RECOMMENDING THE DEDICATION OF CHAMPIONS PARK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SOCCER STADIUM.
    Resolution
    Action: no action taken - died in committee

    This Resolution died in Committee.

  6. Adjournment

    Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on August 11, 2016.

  7. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
  8. Clerk

    Mary Whitlock, CKMC

  9. Supporting Staff

    Paul Whitty, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  10. Roll Call

    Chair Person Fowler introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established.